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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "rising Above The Crowd"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    This sermon emphasizes the fact that Pastors and Elders should not be the only, nor the primary, "soul winners" of the church.

    “Rising Above the Crowd” Have you ever considered how our church would get along without a full-time pastor? After all, many of the young churches of the New Testament didn’t have a “pastor” there most of the time but they grew and flourished just the same. The fact is, that with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 38,413 views

    The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rekindling The Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    Present three keys to rekindling the attitude of gratitude using the lesson lean from the elder brother of the prodigal son.

    Rekindling the Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18) A salesman got lost in a rural area and stopped at a farm to get directions. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013
     | 9,302 views

    The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn From Jethro

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2015
     | 6,181 views

    To show that the LORD will teach us everything about Him, even using righteous people such as Jethro and the elders of Israel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you learn from instruction? Yes. We learn by being instructed Proverbs 21:11 (Amplified Bible) When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. Proverbs 1:5 (Amplified Bible) The wise also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022
     | 2,454 views

    In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

    Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
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     | 6,241 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Passing The Baton Series

    Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2010
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     | 5,276 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of training called men to continue the ministry of the gospel from generation to generation, and the need to respond positively when Jesus calls.

    Passing the Baton Aim: To show the importance of training called men to continue the ministry of the gospel from generation to generation. Text: Mark 3:7-19 Introduction: It has been some time since I was last at Alton Towers or any theme park, come to that. Like most people the older I get, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012
     | 7,043 views

    This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

    God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disposition For Position-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014
     | 3,628 views

    2 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

    The DISPOSITION For POSITION-II—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: Outdoor Life "You're in incredibly fine condition," the doctor concluded after finishing a thorough physical. "How old did you say you were, sir?" "Seventy-eight." "Seventy-eight! Why, you have the health of a sixty-year-old. What's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014
     | 7,892 views

    An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

    Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Postscript For Preachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014
     | 5,973 views

    Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

    “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018
     | 2,994 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of James. This is the second part of a teaching on how faith should respond to weakness or sickness.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” Pt 2 Today we continue our exploration of faith’s response to weakness. IX. Faith’s response to weakness 5:14-18 Ask for help and confess sins Here James instructs those in a state of weakness to ask for help and confess ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,116 views

    Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

    When I was a young Christian, I heard a song written by Andréa Crouch titled "If Heaven Was Never Promised" that resonated deep in my soul about what my relationship with Jesus meant to me. The song spoke of the unspeakable joy found in Heaven with its streets of gold and Angels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 2 - The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,716 views

    Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

    Some believe that the Earth may be the future location of Heaven (Romans 8:19-22, Matthew 5:5, Revelation 21:1; 2 Peter 3:10,13). Others believe Heaven is a planet located somewhere in the Universe or even in the Sun! In actuality, Heaven exists outside the dimensions of both space and time. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational